Hospital and special needs pedestal toilet

ABSTRACT

An apparatus for raising and lowering one or more pedestals of a toilet. The toilet can comprise of an encasing positioned at the base of the toilet, operable to retain the one or more pedestals when not in use. The toilet can comprise of one or more armrests positioned at the sides of the toilet. The one or more armrests can comprise of one or more buttons configured to raise or lower the one or more pedestals based on user selection to a predetermined height; and one or more buttons configured to activate one or more of a seat warmer, a bidet jet spray, a hydro-flush, a sound system or an air freshener. The toilet can comprise of an actuator for raising and lowing the pedestals in response to one or more buttons being pressed. The toilet can comprise of a controller for controlling the actuator, wherein the controller sends a signal to the actuator to raise or lower the toilet based on the combination of one or more buttons being pressed. The controller can receive a signal from one or more buttons pressed to indicate a predetermined selection, wherein the selection can be one or more of the activations of a seat warmer, a bidet jet spray, a hydro-flush, a sound system or an air freshener.

BACKGROUND Field of the Invention

This invention relates to a plumbing system, specifically a toiletsystem, and this invention is an advancement in the art and one model ofa new category of toilets—namely pedestal toilets.

Description of the Related Art

The modern-day toilet most commonly used in the western world consistsof multiple features to facilitate the user. There are multipleinventions that are already patented and are available in the marketwhich either facilitate the user with an automatic flush system orautomatic fragrance system for odor removal of noxious fumes, etc. Inaddition, there are numerous “smart” toilets which also offer “spa”features for the user.

There have been a large number of proposed automatic toilet flushingsystems for use in various commercial and industrial establishments. Asan example, automatic toilet flushing systems, which cause the automaticflushing operation of a toilet after a user leaves the immediateproximity of the toilet is frequently found in hotels, airports, trainstations and like public use facilities.

The commercially available automatic toilet flushing systems generallyoperate on the principle of using a beam of radiation which can beinterrupted to initiate a circuit operation and when the interruption,such as the person using the toilet system, removes themselves from theinterrupting position, a control circuit causes a flushing operation.

A battery-operated automatic toilet flushing system has also beendisclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,169,118 dated Dec. 8, 1992, entitled“Solenoid-Operated Battery-Powered Flush Valve”. In this particularsystem, the valve itself is actually powered by a battery and also usesinfrared sensors connected to the battery along with a solenoid operablevalve mechanism. However, the system taught in the '118 patent is againdesigned for commercial or industrial type toilet or urinal use. Thepresent invention is applicable in all settings including residential,commercial, industrial, and all like public use facilities to promotebetter health.

Similarly, the flush toilet exhaust systems disclosed in the '856 and'590 patents are also designed to withdraw the odorous air from theairspace above the water level inside the water tank. These systemsinclude a sealing means {'856 patent} or a flexible strip {'590 patent}that can be installed at the upper edge of the water tank. The sealingmeans of the '856 patent is a hollow strip being in air communicationwith a hose connector and a blower. The sealing means defines holesfacing the interior of the water tank for receiving the odorous air fromthe airspace. After the odorous air enters the sealing means, it ispulled into the hose connector for remote exhaust. The flexible strip ofthe '590 patent seals the lib of the tank to create an airtight spacefrom which the odorous air is withdrawn. Both systems require a ventdevice to reduce the problem of undesirable suction when the toilet isflushed.

Unlike the patents described earlier, the '544 patent describes a systemthat is designed to withdraw the odorous air from the upper end of theoverflow pipe. This system includes a hollow, open bottom, verticalsleeve that is positioned over the upper end of the overflow pipe. Thelower end of the sleeve terminates below the water level in the watertank so that a water seal is achieved to provide closed communicationbetween the overflow passageway and the sleeve. The system also includesa means for creating low air pressure connected to the sleeve so thatodorous air is drawn from the sleeve for remote exhaust. Theinefficiency in withdrawing the odorous air from the sleeve into theexhaust pipe can be a drawback with this system, because only low airpressure can be applied so that the water within the sleeve is not alsowithdrawn. Yet another system disclosed in the '276 patent shows atoilet system that includes vent channels formed along the base and theback inside of the water tank. The system also includes a vent adaptermounted inside of the passage that directs the flow of ventilating airalong the vent channels to an exhaust fan to the outside atmosphere. Onedrawback of this system is the requirement of a specially designedtoilet bowl and water tank.

Similar to the ventilated toilet systems, several patents have discloseddifferent types of toilet systems that include automatic flushingmechanisms. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,831,670 and 5,369,816 disclosetoilet systems having a weight-activated flushing mechanism. This typeof mechanism includes an electric motor that is activated by the weightof the user sitting on and then leaving the seat. When the motor isactivated, the tripping mechanism trips the flush valve open to allowthe water to flush. A major drawback for the weight-activating flushingmechanism is that it does not operate when the user does not sit down onthe seat. Therefore, when people who normally do not sit down on theseat for a urinal purpose use the toilet, the toilet will need to beflushed manually.

A different flushing mechanism is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,901,384.This mechanism comprises a motion-sensing device positioned in the watertank and aligned with a window in the toilet cover when the cover is ina raised position. The motion-sensing device is operatively connected toa motor that drives an L-shaped lever that is connected to a flappervalve. The flushing system operates when the motion-sensing device isactivated when the user uses the toilet and then moves away from thetoilet. The motion-sensing device charges electric current to the motorwhich drives the lever upward such that the flapper is lifted to openthe valve for the water to flush.

A similar flushing system is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,141,091. Thissystem comprises three functional blocks: an input sensor or switch, alogic control circuit and an Electro-mechanically operated liquiddispenser or flusher. The whole assembly, which is attached to the innerside of the water tank, is hermetically sealed in order to protect theactuator against moisture and possible corrosion. The movable end of theplunger is with a chain or wire connected to the flush handle and drainvalve. In the flushing system of '384 and '091 patents, most of thecomponents have to be fitted inside the water tank. Possible concerns ofthese systems are in the limitation of fitting all parts into anexisting toilet system and the need to modify the water tank and thetoilet lib for positioning the motion-sensing device.

The present invention has been specially designed to provide automatic,elevating pedestals which are built directly into the base of a toilet,thus eliminating the need for a user to add any type of additionaldevice currently found on the market to recreate the “squatting”position which aligns the spine to achieve the optimum position tocleanse the bowels most efficiently.

The present invention, through the use of the automatic, recessed, andencased pedestals improves the art by introducing a design for a toiletsystem where inherent in the design of the system and toilet arepedestals built directly into the base of the toilet. The applicantasserts that no search will disclose a patent which has been issuedwhich has solved this problem prior to the introduction of this toiletsystem which actually creates a new category in toilet design and theapplicant believes this new category will set the new standard fortoilet design worldwide based upon the superior design which furthersthe art and achieves greater health for the user. The new standardshould be applied universally around the globe to increase the health ofall humans.

Heretofore, there has never been a toilet system designed withautomatic, adjustable pedestals built directly into the base of thetoilet. In addition, the pedestals are conveniently recessed into therear of the toilet in separate cases, when defecation is necessary forthe user the person simply touches a button to release the pedestals andthen has the ability to adjust the height for the most efficient andcomfortable position which recreates the “squatting” position. This isan automatic model in a new category of toilets—pedestal toilets—whichwill set the standard worldwide based upon the innovation of having thepedestals included with the toilet.

In many cases, governmental regulations now require the use offacilities which meet certain health standards. The U.S. Government Aidfor Disabilities Act is an example of a required law which aims toassist the disabled population and this present invention would enablethese people to much more easily and comfortably defecate efficientlyfor maximum health. A toilet operation that does not require engagementof a handle and is automatic with buttons conveniently placed directlyon the toilet would be an attractive feature to comply with this Act.This invention would also serve a population of people who suffertemporary or permanent disabilities which may preclude convenient use ofa toilet.

Heretofore, there has never been a commercially available toilet systemwhich has inherent in its design the inclusion of pedestals builtdirectly into the base which are released automatically at the touch ofa button. The five different levels which can be chosen by the user arecontrolled by buttons located directly on the base. Such an adaptationwould be highly desirable for residential and commercial use.

It is to be noted that as per Applicant's knowledge, none of these priorart methods have been found to be completely suitable to meet theseneeds and are cumbersome and non-durable. Additionally, a thoroughsearch of all is Hence, the inventor of the present invention proposesto resolve and surmount the existing technical difficulties and toeliminate the aforementioned shortcomings of prior art. Therefore, theobject of the Adjuster model of the pedestal toilet system is to deliveran automatic toilet that comes equipped with pedestals that are releasedwhen needed for defecation and when not necessary they remainconveniently encased at the rear of the toilet.

SUMMARY

In light of the disadvantages of the prior art, the following summary isprovided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovativefeatures unique to the present invention and is not intended to be afull description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of theinvention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims,drawings, and abstract as a whole.

Therefore, it can be seen that the right combination of featuresincorporated in the device of the present invention produces surprisingresults that are not produced by the prior art. Moreover, a thoroughsearch of all patentable toilet systems will disclose no prior art whichhas inherent in its design the feature of including retractablepedestals which are attached to the base as one unit. Additionally, anextensive market research will reveal no devices offered commercially ona worldwide basis, which offer the advantages of the present invention.In fact, the design of this present invention creates a new category andstandard in toilet design. The Applicant believes the unique features ofthe present invention will be accepted universally as a crucial stepforward in promoting worldwide health.

This summary is provided merely for the purposes of summarizing someexample embodiments, so as to provide a basic understanding of someaspects of the subject matter described herein. Accordingly, it will beappreciated that the above-described features are merely examples andshould not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the subjectmatter described herein in any way. Other features, aspects, andadvantages of the subject matter described herein will become apparentfrom the following Detailed Description, Figures, and Claims.

The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer toidentical or functionally similar elements throughout the separateviews, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated inand form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrateembodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explainvarious principles and advantages of those embodiments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description ofthe preferred embodiments of the invention, will be better understoodwhen read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose ofillustrating the invention, there are shown in the drawings embodimentswhich are presently preferred. It is understood, however, that theinvention is not limited to the precise arrangements andinstrumentalities shown. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 depicts a frontal view of the pedestal toilet, in accordance withan example;

FIG. 2 depicts a side perspective view of the pedestal toilet, inaccordance with an example;

FIG. 3 depicts a top perspective view of the pedestal toilet, inaccordance with an example;

FIG. 4 depicts a complete perspective view of the pedestal toilet, inaccordance with an example.

Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures areillustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily beendrawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements inthe figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help toimprove understanding of the embodiments of the present invention.

The apparatus and method components have been represented whereappropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only thosespecific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments ofthe present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with detailsthat will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the arthaving the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein.It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may beembodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed hereinare not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for theclaims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the artto employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailedsystem, structure or manner.

Reference throughout this document to “one embodiment”, “certainembodiments”, and “an embodiment” or similar terms means that aparticular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connectionwith the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of thepresent invention. Thus, the appearances of such phrases or in variousplaces throughout this specification are not necessarily all referringto the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features,structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner inone or more embodiments without limitation.

It is commonly known in the art that many people in the world don't havea safe way to use bathroom facilities around the world. As such, therehas been a long felt need for the development of a universal and dynamictoilet system for allowing individuals to adjust the toilet height, ondemand, in accordance to their comfort levels, or health related needs.Medical doctors, naturopaths, and assorted holistic health professionalshave pointed out the hazards of the conventional toilets and theirshortcomings. There is empirical evidence that conventional westerntoilet systems do not promote proper hygiene for the user. The presentinvention will allow the user to significantly increase the efficacy ofa toilet by equipping and including automatic, elevating pedestals inthe base of the toilet as standard equipment, thereby rendering obsoletethe need to add any additional devices to the toilet to achieve the“squatting” position.

In any building, residential or commercial, the bathroom is certainlyone of the most used and vital places in the property. Essential tohuman life is the efficient cleansing of the bowels to promote maximumhealth. The “squatting” position has been shown to be the most efficientposition a human being can assume when defecating to thoroughly cleansethe bowels. The present invention, with automatic, elevating pedestals,solves a need which heretofore has not been addressed by any toiletsystem found anywhere in the world. No toilet system found commerciallyon the market and no patents issued for any toilet system include andinvolve the technology which is being introduced by this new category oftoilets—pedestal toilets—and specifically this automatic model in theseries.

In any building or home structure the bathrooms certainly are the placeof greatest need and desirability. People are very much concerned withtheir bathroom area and the toilet system is at the center of it all. Inaddition to good fixtures, no leakages and durable parts andfittings—the requirement of luxury and convenience is added.

An embodiment of the present invention is that this invention introducesa new category of toilets—pedestal toilets—which are toilets designedwith pedestals contained in a compartment in the base of the stool.Additionally, the pedestals are operated from the accessing andactivation of one or more buttons located on the armrest 140 which hasbeen provide fore ease of sitting on the toilet. These one or morebuttons provide for features such as a seat warmer, a bidet jet spray, asound system, a hydro-flush, or an air freshener. Additionally, thearmrest 140 can include a button that will activate a feature such as anautomatic flush mechanism activated by a button. In accordance with theapplicant's invention, the manually operated handle on the toilet isreplaced with an automatic means such as an electric device, whichprovides a hydro-flush system when the user has completed the defecationprocess. This automatic hydro-flush feature is a powerful system whichremoves all of the stoppages, impurities and blockages to clean thetoilet area effectively.

The toilet system described by the various examples and embodiments canbe a huge help to people suffering from health problems, and individualswho are a part of the growing elderly population. Not only does theseembodiments make it easier for challenged individuals and seniors to siton the toilet and utilize the toilet more effectively and comfortably,it also makes a tremendous amount of sense in how we should make a morehealth conscious toilet system. This innovative, health-giving toiletstool is easy to use and highly effective in positioning the colon foreffortless bowel movements. This toilet can be automatically adjusted asper the user requirement to achieve the natural “squatting” positionwhich humans have used since the beginning of time. Simply touch abutton and the pedestals will automatically adjust to his/her desiredposition.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a toilet 110 is shown including thetraditional toilet components of a toilet bowl, a toilet seat, a toiletbowl lib, and a toilet tank having a toilet lib. The toilet seats andthe toilet bowl are connected to the toilet bowl in a known manner suchthat the seat and the lib can articulate relative to the toilet bowlbetween a raised and lowered position, as well understood by one'sskilled in the art. Additionally, the operation and structural aspectsof the toilet 110 can be of any manner known, and thus representative ofone or more variations of design as can be ascertained by ones skilledin the art.

This specific invention is an automatic model in the series of pedestaltoilets. This automatic pedestal toilet comes equipped with pedestals120 which are encased in separate compartments 130 in the base of thetoilet. When defecation is in order, the user presses a button whichactivates the pedestals 120 which are released alongside of the bowl sothat the user can elevate the pedestals 120 to different heightadjustments based upon the most efficient and comfortable placement forthe user. The different levels will allow the user to place thepedestals 120 at the precise point so that the spine is in the mostefficient position to cleanse the bowels. Historically this has beenreferred to as the “squatting” position. Heretofore, there has neverbeen a toilet system designed with pedestals 120 contained in the baseof the toilet itself. Moreover, inherent in the design of this automaticmodel is the fact that the pedestals 120 are part of the toilet itselfand no additional device is required to be added by the user to achievethe “squatting” position. The buttons 150 for the different levels areconveniently located directly on the base of the stool. This particularinvention offers the ability to automatically adjust the pedestals 120to the desired level at the touch of a button. This will allow the userto achieve the “squatting” position which is perfect to align theirspine for their needs and body type.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the toilet110 includes one or more pedestals 120 for the feet of a person to placetheir feet upon the pedestals 120 when they need to defecate. The one ormore pedestals 120 are configured to be attached to the base of thetoilet. Upon one or more of the buttons 150 being pressed, the toiletcan raise or lower in order to reach a desired height or comfortposition for a person intending to utilize the toilet. In addition, thetoilet can be configured with an actuator for raising and lowering thepedestals, as a result of the one or more buttons 150 being pressed. Theactuator can be an electric motor or any suitable electronic componentcapable of rotating, raising, or lowering, mechanisms in order to raiseor lower the pedestals. The toilet can further comprise a controller forcontrolling the actuator, wherein the controller sends a signal to theactuator to raise or lower the pedestals 120 based on pressing one ormore buttons 150. When a predetermined combination of buttons 150 arepressed, a signal is sent to the controller in order to indicate whichpredetermined height a user selected and the controller will signal theactuator to lower or raise the pedestals based off of the userselection.

In one embodiment, the toilet system can also include “spa” features.The toilet system can comprise of one or more of a seat warmer, bidetjet spray, hydro-flush, sound system and air freshener. Each of thesefeatures can be activated or deactivated by the press of a button or acombination of buttons 150 as selected by the user per their preference.Each of the five features can be activated by the user by pressingbuttons 150 which are conveniently located on the base of the toilet.More specifically, the toilet can be configured with a controller forreceiving the signal from one or more buttons 150 being pressed by theuser. Wherein, each of the buttons 150 of a combination thereof signalto the controller a user preference or choice, that is predetermined.Upon receiving the signal, the controller activates one or more of thefeatures selected from a seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush,sound system and air freshener. In addition, an electric motor, power bya power source can be implemented to ensure the operability of one ormore of the aforementioned features.

In another embodiment, a bidet jet spray system can be activated at thetouch of a button. The conventional method when using the toilet is touse some type of paper tissue to clean the user after using the toilet.However, after many studies it has been proven that the use of tissuesdoesn't cleanse the area properly and optimum sanitary conditions arenot achieved. The bidet jet spray system is carefully designed and keepsthe water pressure to a level which satisfies the needs of its user andcompletes the hygienic requirement successfully.

In another embodiment, the toilet system can comprise of a controllerconfigured to control the actuator, wherein the controller sends asignal to the actuator to raise or lower the toilet based on thecombination of one or more buttons 150 being pressed.

In another embodiment, the toilet system can comprise of a controllerconfigured to receive a signal from one or more buttons 150 pressed toindicate a predetermined selection, wherein the selection can be one ormore of the activations of a seat warmer, a bidet jet spray, ahydro-flush, a sound system or an air freshener.

In another embodiment, the controller can receive a signal from one ormore buttons 150 wherein a combination of two or more buttons 150 isconfigured to raise or lower the pedestals to a predetermined height orreturn the pedestals to a previous height.

In another embodiment, the controller can receive a signal from a firstbutton of the one or more buttons 150 is configured to activate two ormore of a seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system or airfreshener.

In another embodiment, a combination of the one or more buttons 150 isconfigured to activate one or more of a seat warmer, bidet jet spray,hydro-flush, sound system or air freshener, or deactivate one or more ofa seat warmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system or airfreshener. In a preferred embodiment, a set of buttons 150 canpositioned on at least one of the arm rests, where each of the buttonsare configured to activate one or more of the previously describedfeatures.

In addition, the paws or pedestals 120 can be configured to becontrolled by a hand mechanism or crank 160 that is configured with ahandle, that is operable to rotate in one direction to extend the paws120 from the base 130, or retract the paws 120 back into the base 130.The crank 160 can be further controlled via a lever that is affixed tothe crank and conveniently located directly on the base of the stool. Assuch, this feature offers the ability to manually extend and retract thepedestals 120 to the extension position by rotating the crank 160 in onedirection in order to extend the pedestals 120 from the casing or base130, and rotating in the opposite direction in order to retract thepedestals 120 back into the base 130. This will allow the user toachieve the “squatting” position which is perfect to align their spinefor their needs and body type.

In some embodiments, the base 130, can be configured with a cover, toprovide for additional protection. The adjuster, can be affixed in avariety of ways that would allow for save electrical conductivity oraffixed to the base 130 of the toilet 110 by a set of fasteners.

In one embodiment, the toilet 110 can be configured with a sleeve cover,that is configured to wrap around the sitting area of the toilet 110.The sleeve cover can provide anti-slippage protection for the user toprevent them from slipping off of the toilet, in the instance that thetoilet is mobile or stationary.

In one embodiment, the toilet 110, is further configured with a tanksleeve 120, that is wrapped around the upper tank of the toilet 110, andconfigured to provide additional protection for the user to grip, brace,or lean to gain their balance, and prepare for the toilet 110 movementin a vertical direction or a horizontal direction.

In another embodiment, the toilet system can comprise of an automaticair freshener which releases a beautiful scent to remove unpleasantvapors from the area.

In another embodiment, the toilet system can comprise of an automaticsound system to soothe and entertain the user while completing thenatural process.

In another embodiment, the toilet system can comprise of an automaticseat warmer.

In one embodiment, the toilet system creates a new category in toiletdesign and function whereby the toilet comes equipped with pedestals 120to raise the feet of the user during defecation and the pedestals 120are attached to the base as one unit.

In one embodiment, the toilet system has automatic pedestals 120designed into the base of the stool and are released at the touch of abutton.

In one embodiment, the toilet system has elevating pedestals 120 whichoffer five different levels for the user to achieve the “squatting”position.

In one embodiment, this invention offers pedestals 120 which are builtinto the base and retract into the base when not needed by the user.This feature was designed into the present invention to make it easierfor the user to access the toilet and offer a more streamlined andefficient toilet experience.

In one embodiment, the pedestals 120 are automatic and raise todifferent levels to adjust to the perfect height for a person so thatthey can achieve the squatting position. For example, it has been shownby various medical studies that a maximization of the angle for thespine, can completely cleanse the bowels.

In one embodiment the one or more pedestals 120 are encased in separatecompartments 130 in the base of the toilet. Additionally, the separatecompartments can release the one or more pedestals 120 as a result of abutton being pressed.

In one embodiment, the person pressed a button which activates thepedestals 120 to be released from their case 130.

In one embodiment, the user simply presses a button which activates therelease of the pedestals 120 alongside the base of the stool to raisethe feet of the user.

In one embodiment, the toilet can be configured with different levelswhich can be achieved by the user by simply pressing a button for thedesired level to achieve the perfect “squatting” position for maximumefficiency and comfort for the user.

In one embodiment, a first button of the one or more buttons 150 isconfigured to raise the pedestals to a predetermined height.

In one embodiment, a second button of the one or more buttons 150 isconfigured to lower the pedestals to a predetermined height.

In one embodiment, a combination of two or more buttons 150 isconfigured to raise or lower the pedestals to a predetermined height orreturn the pedestals to a previous height.

In one embodiment, the pedestals are powered by a power source selectedfrom one or more of a battery, an electrical outlet, a generator, orsolar power.

It is noted and anticipated that although the device is shown in itsmost simple form, various components and aspects of the device may bedifferently shaped or slightly modified when forming the inventionherein. As such those skilled in the art will appreciate thedescriptions and depictions set forth in this disclosure or merely meantto portray examples of preferred modes within the overall scope andintent of the invention, and are not to be considered limiting in anymanner.

This invention has other applications, potentially, and one skilled inthe art could discover these. The explication of the features of thisinvention does not limit the claims of this application; otherapplications developed by those skilled in the art will be included inthis invention.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains maymake modifications resulting in other embodiments employing principlesof the present invention without departing from its spirit orcharacteristics, particularly upon considering the foregoing teachings.Accordingly, the described embodiments are to be considered in allrespects only as illustrative, and not restrictive, and the scope of thepresent invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims ratherthan by the foregoing description or drawings. Consequently, while thepresent invention has been described with reference to particularembodiments, modifications of structure, sequence, materials and thelike apparent to those skilled in the art still fall within the scope ofthe invention as claimed by the applicant. While all of the fundamentalcharacteristics and features of the invention have been shown anddescribed herein, with reference to particular embodiments thereof, alatitude of modification, various changes and substitutions are intendedin the foregoing disclosure and it will be apparent that in someinstances, some features of the invention may be employed without acorresponding use of other features without departing from the scope ofthe invention as set forth. It should also be understood that varioussubstitutions, modifications, and variations may be made by thoseskilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of theinvention. Consequently, all such modifications and variations andsubstitutions are included within the scope of the invention as definedby the following claims.

1. An apparatus for raising and lowering one or more pedestals of atoilet, said apparatus comprising: an encasing positioned at the base ofthe toilet, operable to retain the one or more pedestals when not inuse, and release the pedestals when in use; one or more armrestspositioned at the sides of the toilet comprising: one or more buttonsconfigured to raise or lower the one or more pedestals based on userselection to a predetermined height; and one or more buttons configuredto activate one or more of a seat warmer, a bidet jet spray, ahydro-flush, a sound system or an air freshener an actuator for raisingand lowing the pedestals in response to one or more buttons beingpressed; a controller configured to: control the actuator, wherein thecontroller sends a signal to the actuator to raise or lower the toiletbased on the combination of one or more buttons being pressed; orreceive a signal from one or more buttons pressed to indicate apredetermined selection, wherein the selection can be one or more of theactivations of a seat warmer, a bidet jet spray, a hydro-flush, a soundsystem or an air freshener.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a firstbutton of the one or more buttons is configured to raise the pedestalsto a predetermined height.
 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a secondbutton of the one or more buttons is configured to lower the pedestalsto a predetermined height.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein acombination of two or more buttons is configured to raise or lower thepedestals to a predetermined height or return the pedestals to aprevious height.
 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a first button ofthe one or more buttons is configured to activate two or more of a seatwarmer, bidet jet spray, hydro-flush, sound system or air freshener. 6.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein
 7. The apparatus of claim 1, whereinthe one or more pedestals are encased in separate compartments in thebase of the toilet.
 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the separatecompartments can release the one or more pedestals as a result of abutton being pressed.
 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pedestalsare powered by a power source selected from one or more of a battery, anelectrical outlet, a generator, or solar power.